EP2384261B1 - Outil abrasif lié et son procédé de formation - Google Patents

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EP2384261B1
EP2384261B1 EP09837024.0A EP09837024A EP2384261B1 EP 2384261 B1 EP2384261 B1 EP 2384261B1 EP 09837024 A EP09837024 A EP 09837024A EP 2384261 B1 EP2384261 B1 EP 2384261B1
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Walter Strandgaard
Joel A. Fife
Muthu Jeevanantham
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  • bonded abrasive tools and in particular, bonded abrasive tools incorporating an organic bond material and having particular microstructure.
  • Abrasives used in machining applications typically include bonded abrasive articles and coated abrasive articles.
  • Coated abrasive articles generally include a layered article including a backing and an adhesive coat to fix abrasive grains to the backing, the most common example of which is sandpaper.
  • Bonded abrasive tools consist of rigid, and typically monolithic, three-dimensional, abrasive composites in the form of wheels, discs, segments, mounted points, hones and other tool shapes, which can be mounted onto a machining apparatus, such as a grinding or polishing apparatus.
  • Such bonded abrasive tools usually have three phases including abrasive grains, bond material, and porosity, and can be manufactured in a variety of 'grades' and 'structures' that have been defined according to practice in the art by the relative hardness and density of the abrasive composite (grade) and by the volume percentage of abrasive grain and bond within the composite (structure).
  • Bonded abrasive tools are particularly useful in grinding and polishing various materials including single crystal materials, ceramic surfaces, and metals or metal alloys.
  • bonded abrasive tools having organic bond materials such as a resinous bond material, are used for grinding metal surfaces.
  • grinding and polishing of such materials can be an aggressive process resulting in significant wear on the bonded abrasive tool, thus limiting the lifetime of the tool. Accordingly, a need exists in the art for methods and articles for effective grinding and polishing of materials.
  • the invention provides a bonded abrasive tool according to claim 1. Particular embodiments are covered by the dependent claims.
  • bonded abrasive tools typically includes abrasive grains contained within a three-dimensional matrix of bonding material.
  • the bonded abrasive tools herein can take a variety of shapes such as wheels, hones, cones, and the like. Such tools are suitable for grinding and finishing of workpieces such as metal workpieces.
  • FIG. 1 includes a flow chart illustrating a method of forming a bonded abrasive tool in accordance with an embodiment.
  • the process of forming the bonded abrasive tool is initiated at step 101 by forming a mixture comprising abrasive grains and chopped fiber bundles within a bond matrix material.
  • Embodiments herein are directed to bonded abrasive tools that use an organic bond matrix material.
  • Organic bond material suitable for use in the bond matrix material can include polymers such as thermoplastic resins, thermoset resins, rubbers, and a combination thereof. In more particular instances, epoxies, polyesters, phenolics, cyanate esters, and a combination thereof may be used. Certain embodiments utilize an organic bond material that consist essentially of phenolic resin.
  • a suitable amount of bond matrix material used within the mixture is on the order of at least 20 vol%.
  • the mixture may contain a higher content of bond matrix material, such as at least about 25 vol%, at least about 30 vol%, at least 35 vol%, or even about 45 vol%.
  • Particular embodiments utilize a content of bond matrix material within a range between about 20 vol% and about 60 vol%.
  • Filler material may be included within the bond matrix material to achieve various benefits during grinding and finishing using the bonded abrasive tool.
  • Filler material or "active filler” material may be included within the bond matrix material to achieve various benefits during grinding and finishing using the bonded abrasive tool.
  • some fillers can act as lubricants.
  • Metal salts, oxides, and halides are particularly suitable filler material compounds.
  • Such compounds can include elements such as manganese, silver, boron, phosphorous, copper, iron, zinc, calcium, and a combination thereof.
  • fillers make up a small percentage of the total volume of material within the mixture.
  • the mixture may contain a certain content of abrasive grains to facilitate machining and/or grinding processes in accordance with the intended application of the bonded abrasive tool.
  • the abrasive grains are a hard materials, typically having a Mohs hardness of at least about 7. In other instances, the hardness of the abrasive grains may be greater, such as at least about 8, 9, or even 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.
  • Suitable abrasive grains can be made of oxides, carbides, borides, nitrides, and a combination thereof.
  • the abrasive grains consist essentially of alumina.
  • the abrasive grains may include superabrasive materials.
  • superabrasive materials generally include diamond (natural or synthetic), silicon carbide, and cubic boron nitride.
  • the bonded abrasive tools herein generally include coarse abrasive grains for grinding of metal workpieces.
  • the bonded abrasive tools typically incorporate abrasive grains having an average particle size of at least about 0.25 mm.
  • Certain tools may utilize larger abrasive grains, such that the average particle size is at least about 0.5 mm, such as at least about 1 millimeter, or even at least about 2 mm.
  • the average particle size of the abrasive grains is within a range between about 0.5 mm and about 7 mm, and more particularly within a range between about 2 mm and 5 mm.
  • the mixture can have an abrasive grain content of at least 30 vol%.
  • the content of abrasive grains may be greater, such that it is at least about 40 vol%, at least about 50 vol%, or even at least about 55 vol%.
  • the mixture includes between about 30 vol% and 60 vol% abrasive grains.
  • the formation of the mixture may also include the addition of other additives.
  • suitable additives can include pore-forming materials.
  • the pore-formers are generally liquid materials.
  • the liquid pore-formers can be organic materials having low volatilization temperatures.
  • an organic liquid, such as formaldehyde is added to the mixture such that during processing, some porosity is formed within the tool body upon volatilization of the formaldehyde.
  • the mixture may obtain some natural pores (e.g., trapped bubbles within the mixture) that are transferred to the final-formed body as natural porosity.
  • the mixture generally contains minor amounts of such liquid pore-forming materials.
  • the mixture can include not greater than about 5 vol% of such liquid additives.
  • the mixture includes between about 2 vol% and about 4 vol% of such additives.
  • step 101 formation of the mixture as described in step 101 may first include formation of a single mixture containing the abrasive grains, bond matrix material, and any additives. After such a mixture is suitably formed, chopped fiber bundles may be added to the mixture containing the bond matrix material and abrasive grains.
  • chopped fiber bundles are a composite material containing a first material in the form of a series of fibers bonded together with a second phase, or binder material.
  • the chopped fiber bundles include inorganic fibers that are bound together in an organic binder, and may include materials commonly referred to as "chopped strand fibers".
  • chopped fiber bundle material is made of a plurality of individual fibers, such as on the order of at least about 200 individual fibers, and particularly between about 200 to about 6000 individual fibers per bundle.
  • the individual fibers of the chopped fiber bundles can be small, having an average diameter that is sub-micron.
  • the fibers can include materials such as oxides, carbides, nitrides, borides, and a combination thereof.
  • the fibers are a glass material, such as a silica-containing glass material.
  • the binder material holding the fibers together can be disposed between each of the fibers and may further surround the exterior surface of the bundle.
  • the organic binder can be a thermoset polymer material, such as polyester, polyurethane, epoxy, phenolic resin, a vinyl, or a combination thereof.
  • the organic binder material consists essentially of polyurethane.
  • the fibers have a hardness that is less than the hardness of the abrasive grains.
  • the fibers can have a Mohs hardness that is less than about 7.
  • the fibers may have a hardness that is less than about 6, such as less than about 5, and particularly between about 2 and about 5.
  • the chopped fiber bundles herein have particular dimensions that facilitate the formation of a bonded abrasive tool having particular mechanical characteristics and structure.
  • the chopped fiber bundles generally have a length as measured along the longest dimension of the bundle that is not greater than about 5 mm.
  • the chopped fiber bundles can have a length that is not great than about 4 mm, such as about 3 mm, and particularly within a range between about 1 mm and about 5 mm. More particularly, certain embodiments may utilize a length of chopped fiber bundles within a range between about 2 mm and about 4 mm.
  • the width of the chopped fiber bundles is generally less than the length. Typically, the width is not greater than about 3 mm.
  • the width of certain chopped fiber bundles can be less, such as on the order of not greater than about 2 mm, not greater than about 1 mm, and particularly within a range between about 0.25 mm and about 2 mm.
  • the chopped fiber bundles can have an aspect ratio as defined by the length and the width (l:w) that is at least about 2:1.
  • the aspect ratio can be at least about 3:1, at least about 4:1, or even at least about 5:1.
  • the aspect ratio generally does not exceed 20:1 and can be within a range between about 2:1 to about 5:1.
  • the chopped fiber bundles are added to the mixture in a minor amount.
  • the mixture generally includes not greater than about 5 vol% of chopped fiber bundles.
  • the mixture includes between about 1 vol% and about 5 vol%, and more particularly between about 2 vol% and about 4 vol% chopped fiber bundles.
  • the shearing process facilitates the homogeneous dispersion of chopped fiber bundles throughout the mixture, while avoiding destruction or significant alteration of the chopped fiber bundles.
  • Good dispersion of the chopped fiber bundles within the mixture facilitates forming a bonded abrasive tool having suitable mechanical characteristics and structure.
  • the shearing process can be an aggressive process conducted for a short duration at high shearing speeds.
  • the shearing process can be conducted for a duration of not greater than 60 seconds.
  • the shearing process can be shorter, such as not greater than about 30 seconds or not greater than about 20 seconds.
  • the shearing process is completed in about 5 seconds to about 20 seconds, and more particularly between about 10 seconds to about 15 seconds.
  • the speed at which the shearing process is conducted is generally on the order of at least about 30 revolutions per minute for the mixing members, such as between about 30 revolutions per minute and about 100 revolutions per minute. It will be appreciated that the mixing container can also be rotated, such as in a direction opposite of the mixing members. According to one embodiment, the mixing container can be rotated at a rate within a range between about 20 to about 40 revolutions per minute.
  • the process continues by cold pressing the mixture to form a bonded abrasive body at step 105.
  • the forming process is a cold pressing process conducted at a temperature of less than 30°C. Utilization of this forming process, in combination with the materials used herein, facilitates the formation of a bonded abrasive tool having particular features as will be described in more detail herein.
  • the cold pressing process is conducted at a temperature within a range between about 10°C and about 30°C, and more particularly within a range between about 20°C and about 30°C.
  • the pressing process can be conducted at a pressure of not greater than about 14 tons/in 2 to suitably form the bonded abrasive body having the attributes described herein.
  • the pressure can be on the order of about 13.5 tons/in 2 , about 13 tons/in 2 , or even about 12 tons/in 2 .
  • the maximum pressure used during cold pressing is within a range between about 10 tons/in 2 and about 14 tons/in 2 .
  • the duration at which the maximum pressing pressure is held is a short duration to aid formation of the particular microstructure of the finished abrasive article. Accordingly, the maximum pressing pressure can be held for not greater than about 60 seconds. For example, certain embodiments hold the maximum pressure for not greater than about 40 seconds, not greater than about 30 seconds, or even about 20 seconds. Still, the duration at the maximum pressing pressure may be between about 20 seconds and about 35 seconds.
  • the atmosphere used during the pressing operation is generally that of an ambient atmosphere. However, in some instances, another atmosphere (e.g., a controlled atmosphere) can be utilized including a noble gas or inert gas.
  • a controlled atmosphere e.g., a noble gas or inert gas.
  • the article can be cured. Curing is completed in a manner to facilitate formation of a particular microstructure in accordance with the embodiments herein.
  • the curing process can be completed at a curing temperature of not greater than about 250°C, such as not greater than about 225°C, and particularly within a range between 150°C and about 250°C.
  • the curing process can be completed over a duration of at least about 6 hours. In other embodiments, the curing process may be longer, such that it lasts for a duration of at least about 10 hours, at least about 20 hours, at least about 30 hours, or even at least 40 hours. In certain embodiments, the curing process is completed between about 6 hours and about 48 hours. Atmospheric conditions during the curing process can be those of an ambient environment.
  • FIG. 2 includes an image of a portion of a bonded abrasive tool formed according to an embodiment.
  • the bonded abrasive tool includes large pores 201, 202, and 203 (201-203) that are selectively disposed around the chopped fiber bundle 207.
  • the large pores 201-203 are voids that can extend laterally (or circumferentially) around portions of the peripheral surfaces of the chopped fiber bundle 207 and may also extend longitudinally along portions of the length of the chopped fiber bundle 207.
  • the large pores are generally proximate to the chopped fiber bundles and form a boundary between a portion of the external surface of the chopped fiber bundles and adjacent grains or organic bond material. Additionally, as illustrated in FIG. 2 , the large pores 201-203 have irregular cross-sectional shapes and are not uniformly dispersed throughout the bond material, but are generally centered around the chopped fiber bundles.
  • the bonded abrasive tool further includes a certain content of small porosity which can be uniformly dispersed throughout the bond matrix material. As illustrated in FIG. 2 , small pores 210, 211, and 212 (210-212) are uniformly dispersed throughout the bonded abrasive tool.
  • the small pores 210-212 generally are spherically shaped, having circular cross-sectional shapes and are located within the bond matrix material or at an interface between the bond matrix material and the abrasive grains.
  • the bonded abrasive body can have a bimodal pore size distribution including a first mode made of the large pores, and a second mode made of the small pores.
  • the discrepancy between the size of the pores is significant enough such that the distribution in pore sizes between the small pores and large pores it is not necessarily a single mode distribution.
  • the bonded abrasive body can have a pore size ratio describing the difference in average size of the large pores (P l ) as compared to the average size of the small pores (P s ).
  • the pore size ratio (P l : P s ) of the bonded abrasive body can be at least about 2:1. In other instances, the pore size ratio can be at least about 3:1, such as at least about 5:1, or even at least about 10:1.
  • Certain bonded abrasive tools have a pore sized ratio (P l : P s ) within a range between about 2:1 and about 10:1.
  • embodiments herein utilize large pores having an average size of at least about 1 mm, as measured in the longest dimension.
  • the large pores can have an average pore size that is at least about 2 mm, at least about 3 mm, and within a range between about 1 mm and about 10 mm.
  • the average pore size of the small pores is not greater than about 1 mm.
  • the small pores can have an average pore size that is not greater than about 0.5 mm, such as not greater than about 0.25 mm, or even not greater than about 0.1 mm.
  • Small pores can have average sizes within a range between about 0.1 mm and about 1 mm.
  • the total volume of porosity within the bonded abrasive body is generally not greater than about 12 vol% of the total volume of the bonded abrasive body.
  • the bonded abrasive bodies herein can be suitably dense, having a total porosity not greater than about 10 vol%, such as not greater than about 8 vol%, or even not greater than about 6 vol%.
  • the bonded abrasive body has a porosity within a range between about 1 vol% and about 12 vol%, and more particularly between about 4 vol% and about 10 vol%.
  • the large pores can comprise at least 50 vol% of the total porosity, such as at least about 60 vol%, at least about 70 vol%, or even at least about 75 vol%. In certain circumstances, at least about 75 vol% and not greater than about 98 vol% of the total volume of porosity is large pores.
  • the bonded abrasive tool can have a fracture toughness (Kc), otherwise a resistance to crack propagation, of at least about 750 J/mm 2 .
  • Kc fracture toughness
  • the fracture toughness of certain bonded abrasive bodies can be greater, such as at least about 800 J/mm 2 , at least about 900 J/mm 2 , or even at least about 1000 J/mm 2 .
  • Embodiments herein can have a fracture toughness within a range between about 750 J/mm 2 and about 1100 J/mm 2 .
  • the fracture toughness testing was completed on sample bars having the dimensions: length of 4 inches (10.2 cm), width of 0.5 inches (1.3 cm), and thickness of 0.5 inches (1.3 cm).
  • a small notch of 0.125 inches deep (.32 cm) is made on one side of the bar approximately at the midpoint of the length.
  • the bar is positioned on an Instron tester and a force is applied on the opposite side of the sample bar, than the side containing the notch, and a force is applied on the bar to propagate a crack from the notch through to the side where force is being applied. The force that it takes to propagate the crack is recorded.
  • the bonded abrasive tools herein have particular material removal rates (MRR) coupled with particular G-ratios (MRR/WWR).
  • the G-ratio is generally a measure of the material removal rate (MRR) versus the wear rate of the bonded abrasive body, otherwise a wheel wear rate (WRR).
  • bonded abrasive tool bodies herein can have material removal rates of at least about 14 in 3 /min at a power of at least about 45 HP (Horsepower).
  • the material removal rate can be greater, such as at least about 15 in 3 /min, such as at least about 16 in 3 /min, and particularly within a range between about 13 in 3 /min and about 17 in 3 /min at a power within a range between about 45 HP and about 51 HP.
  • the bonded abrasive tools herein can have a G-ratio that is not greater than about 40 for a power within a range between about 45 HP and about 51 HP.
  • the G-ratio of the tool can be not greater than about 38, not greater than about 35, not greater than about 30, or even not greater than about 28.
  • the G-ratio is within a range between about 25 and about 40.
  • a first sample (Sample 1) was formed from a mixture containing 52% vol of zirconia-alumina abrasives, 44% vol of bond containing organic resin and active and inactive fillers. The mixture was sheared in a mixing bowl rotating at 30 rpm for a duration of 4 minutes. After shearing the mixture, the mixture was formed to a bonded abrasive tool through a warm pressing process conducted at a temperature of 75 °C for a duration of 6 minutes under a pressure of 8 tons/in 2 . After forming the sample, a curing process was completed in an ambient atmosphere at a temperature of approximately 200°C for a duration of 24 hours.
  • FIG. 3 A cross-sectional image of a portion of Sample 1 is illustrated in FIG. 3 .
  • the porosity within the body is small, spherical-shaped pores (circular in cross-section) 301, 302, and 303 that are uniformly distributed throughout the bond matrix material.
  • a majority of the small pores may be located at or proximate to the boundaries between the abrasive grains and the bond matrix material.
  • the pores have an average pore size that is less than about 1 mm.
  • sample 2 was formed from a mixture including 50 vol% abrasive grains, wherein the abrasive grains had an average size between 2 to 5 mm, combined with an organic bond matrix material comprising phenolic resin as well as active and inactive fillers in an amount of approximately 39 vol%.
  • the mixture further included approximately 5 vol% of liquid pore-forming material. After forming this mixture, the chopped fiber bundles were added to the mixture in an amount of approximately 3 vol%.
  • the mixture was then sheared for 10 to 15 second, wherein the mixing container was operated in a first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) at a speed of about 20-40 revolutions per minute, and the mixing members within the container were operated in an opposite direction at approximately 50 revolutions per minute.
  • the chopped fiber bundles had an average length of approximately 3 mm and an average diameter of approximately 1 mm.
  • the chopped fiber bundles are commonly available as 183 CratecTM (Trademark) product from Owens Corning corporation.
  • Sample 2 was formed through a cold pressing process conducted at approximately 20°C under a pressure of approximately 12 tons/in 2 for a duration of 30 seconds. After forming the sample, a curing process was completed in an ambient atmosphere at a temperature of approximately 200°C for a duration of 24 hours.
  • a grinding test was performed on each of the samples to determine comparative performance characteristics between the two tools.
  • the grinding testing conditions included grinding a metal workpiece made of A36 steel, having a 0.5 inch thickness, that was rotating at 15 rpm, while applying the formed abrasive samples to the rotating workpiece under a downforce of 45-50 HP applied to the abrasive tools. During grinding, the abrasive samples were rotated at a speed of 3600 rpm for 1 hour.
  • a graph is provided of wheel wear rate versus material removal rate for each of the two samples.
  • the graph includes a first plot 401 that corresponds to the grinding performance of the conventionally formed sample, Sample 1.
  • Plot 402 corresponds to the grinding performance of Sample 2, formed according to embodiments herein.
  • Sample 2 demonstrated greater material removal rates. It is theorized that the improved material removal rate may be attributed in part to the nature of the porosity within the bonded abrasive tool.
  • Sample 2 demonstrates a lower G-ratio in comparison to that of the conventionally formed sample, however, the G-ratio is balanced by the improvement in material removal rate and the life of the abrasive tool is not significantly compromised.
  • FIG. 5 provides a picture of metal chips removed during the grinding process using Sample 1.
  • FIG. 6 includes a picture of metal chips removed during the grinding process using Sample 2. Notably, the pictures were taken at the same magnification and as illustrated in a comparison of FIGs. 5 and 6 , the metal chips removed during the grinding process of Sample 2 are larger. Accordingly, Sample 2 is generally capable of removing a greater amount of the workpiece than Sample 1, and thus has an improved MRR, as indicated by the data.
  • Sample 1 and Sample 2 were further tested to compare fracture toughness between the two bonded abrasive bodies.
  • the fracture toughness testing procedures included are the same procedures as described herein. Notably, the fracture toughness procedure were completed on bars, that were indented with a notch and then a tensile force was applied until a crack propagated from the notch through the sample.
  • FIG. 7 is a plot of the data of Table 1. As indicated by the data, Sample 2 demonstrates significantly greater fracture toughness as compared to the standard sample (Sample 1). Accordingly, Sample 2 has greater crack propagation resistance and likely improved breakage resistance as well as operable lifetime over Sample 1.
  • the bonded abrasive tools of the embodiments herein include a combination of features including particular types of bond matrix material, utilization of chopped fiber bundles having particular dimensions and materials, and certain processing techniques that facilitate the formation of a bonded abrasive tool having particular types of porosity.
  • certain processing techniques that facilitate the formation of a bonded abrasive tool having particular types of porosity.
  • the bonded abrasive bodies of the embodiments include a combination of features that facilitate an improvement in grinding performance, toughness, and operable lifetime when compared to conventional bonded abrasive tools.

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  1. Outil abrasif lié comprenant :
    un corps abrasif lié comprenant :
    un matériau de matrice de liaison comprenant un matériau de liaison organique ;
    des grains abrasifs contenus à l'intérieur du matériau de matrice de liaison ;
    des faisceaux de fibres coupées à l'intérieur du matériau de matrice de liaison ; et
    une porosité à l'intérieur du corps abrasif lié, dans lequel l'outil abrasif lié est caractérisé par une quantité de faisceaux de fibres coupées ne dépassant pas 5 % en volume et par une majorité de la porosité comprenant des pores entourant les faisceaux de fibres coupées.
  2. Outil abrasif lié selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le matériau de liaison organique comprend un matériau polymère choisi dans le groupe constitué par des résines thermoplastiques, des résines thermodurcissables, des caoutchoucs et une combinaison de ceux-ci.
  3. Outil abrasif lié selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le matériau de liaison organique est choisi dans le groupe de matériaux constitué par des résines époxy, des polyesters, des composés phénoliques, des esters de cyanate et une combinaison de ceux-ci.
  4. Outil abrasif lié selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, dans lequel les faisceaux de fibres coupées comprennent au moins environ 200 fibres liées ensemble avec un liant organique.
  5. Outil abrasif lié selon la revendication 4, dans lequel le liant organique comprend un matériau choisi dans le groupe comprenant un polyester, un polyuréthane, une résine époxy, une résine phénolique et une combinaison de ceux-ci.
  6. Outil abrasif lié selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, dans lequel les faisceaux de fibres coupées comprennent des fibres comprenant un matériau choisi dans le groupe de matériaux constitué par des oxydes, des carbures, des nitrures, des borures et une combinaison de ceux-ci.
  7. Outil abrasif lié selon la revendication 6, dans lequel les fibres comprennent un matériau de verre.
  8. Outil abrasif lié selon la revendication 6, dans lequel les fibres ont une dureté de Mohs inférieure à environ 7.
  9. Outil abrasif lié selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, dans lequel les faisceaux de fibres coupées comprennent une longueur (l), une largeur (w) et un rapport de forme (l:w) défini par la longueur et la largeur d'au moins environ 2:1.
  10. Outil abrasif lié selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la porosité à l'intérieur du corps abrasif lié comprend deux phases, une première phase comprenant de petits pores dispersés uniformément à l'intérieur du matériau de matrice de liaison, et une seconde phase comprenant de grands pores disposés sélectivement autour des faisceaux de fibres coupées.
  11. Outil abrasif lié selon la revendication 10, dans lequel les grands pores sont des vides s'étendant latéralement autour de parties des surfaces périphériques des faisceaux de fibres coupées.
  12. Outil abrasif lié selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 et 11, dans lequel les grands pores comprennent des formes de section transversale irrégulières.
  13. Outil abrasif lié selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 et 11, dans lequel les petits pores comprennent une forme de section transversale circulaire.
  14. Outil abrasif lié selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 et 11, dans lequel les grands pores ont une taille moyenne de pores (Pl) et les petits pores ont une taille moyenne de pores (Ps), et le corps abrasif lié comprend un rapport de tailles de pores entre la taille moyenne des grands pores et des petits pores (Pl:Ps) d'au moins environ 2:1.
  15. Outil abrasif lié selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 et 11, dans lequel le corps abrasif lié ne comprend pas plus d'environ 12 % en volume de porosité et au moins environ 50 % en volume du volume total de porosité sont constitués de grands pores.
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